Santander

History

Founded in 1517 by King Francois the 1st who wanted a port that could trade with certain other countries. Hailed today as the cradle of Impressionism, Le Havre was the port used by emigrants going to the United States. A capital for ocean going liners, it was largely rebuilt after the Second World War. France's second port and 21st city, it looks unattractive at first site. Anyone just passing through, skirts the old industrial areas and factories. In the centre and more northern suburbs though, there are attractive areas. It has a population of just over 190,000 inhabitants.

Events; Events in the Channel Ports

Hotels in Santander

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Supermarkets in Santander

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Wine Shops

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Santander shopping

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Santander Tobacco Shops

JAUN DE HERRERA, Nr 17. 39002 Santander. Tel: 0034 942 31 31 25. Mobile number; 0034 655 993 944. E-mail: info at cigarsantander.com

Directions; Find Cathedral Square in centre. Cross main road and carry on up side street 100 yards and it's there in front of you.

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Markets in Satander

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Useful Outside links

- Port of Portsmouth. www.portsmouth-port.co.uk

- BBC Weather in Santander. www.bbc.co.uk

Santander Port web site. www.puertosantander.es

Tourist Office. www.puertosantander.es